Is There Any Ex-Mennonites or Ex-Amish On This Site? - Think Atheist2018-03-20T02:14:16Zhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/forum/topics/is-there-any-ex-mennonites-or-ex-amish-on-this-site?xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI have been reading blogs peo…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2014-12-19:1982180:Comment:15062342014-12-19T10:40:54.682ZBelle Rosehttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/BelleRose218
I have been reading blogs people have written about not buying anything for a year. For example:<br />
<a href="http://www.theminimalists.com/failure/" target="_blank">http://www.theminimalists.com/failure/</a>
I have been reading blogs people have written about not buying anything for a year. For example:<br />
<a href="http://www.theminimalists.com/failure/" target="_blank">http://www.theminimalists.com/failure/</a> Yep :) I'm on my way to becom…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2014-12-19:1982180:Comment:15063052014-12-19T10:35:15.404ZBelle Rosehttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/BelleRose218
Yep :) I'm on my way to becoming a "minimalist." the thing about that is it's not tied up in religion. There's lots of stuff about "minimalism" you might enjoy :)
Yep :) I'm on my way to becoming a "minimalist." the thing about that is it's not tied up in religion. There's lots of stuff about "minimalism" you might enjoy :) There's a lot of good in the…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2014-12-17:1982180:Comment:15059742014-12-17T23:14:31.364ZPhyseterhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/Physeter
<p>There's a lot of good in the Amish, though a lot of problems with their culture too...</p>
<p>I'm an ex-Mennonite and a former missionary. I grew up in the more modern, liberal Mennonite tradition though--no buggys or weird clothes or head coverings. :) Found myself in a Mennonite college--and if you know anything about them, they're actually quite liberal Christians. They taught me how to think instead of how to be afraid of questions.</p>
<p>There's a lot of good in the Amish, though a lot of problems with their culture too...</p>
<p>I'm an ex-Mennonite and a former missionary. I grew up in the more modern, liberal Mennonite tradition though--no buggys or weird clothes or head coverings. :) Found myself in a Mennonite college--and if you know anything about them, they're actually quite liberal Christians. They taught me how to think instead of how to be afraid of questions.</p> There are lots of things I li…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2014-12-16:1982180:Comment:15057332014-12-16T02:20:23.232ZMichael Calhounhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/MichaelCalhoun
<p>There are lots of things I like about the Amish. I like their simplistic, non-materialistic lifestyle. I actually live an Amish lifestyle except the part where you believe in a God. I've never had the opportunity to hang around them but have read books and watched videos about them. </p>
<p>There are lots of things I like about the Amish. I like their simplistic, non-materialistic lifestyle. I actually live an Amish lifestyle except the part where you believe in a God. I've never had the opportunity to hang around them but have read books and watched videos about them. </p> I do like certain things abou…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2014-12-15:1982180:Comment:15054602014-12-15T05:30:38.086ZBelle Rosehttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/BelleRose218
I do like certain things about them too....my Mom grew up in Berne Indiana until about 15 yrs old, and all her family is from there. I went to visit them when I was a kid, and I remember 3 things: the corn stalks, the lightning bugs, and the Amish people, LOL!!!! No I actually remember quite a bit more than that, but those were my 3 favorite things! One of my favorite things about the Amish is their sayings. I also study Latin American Literature, and "dichos" of the people. I also love the…
I do like certain things about them too....my Mom grew up in Berne Indiana until about 15 yrs old, and all her family is from there. I went to visit them when I was a kid, and I remember 3 things: the corn stalks, the lightning bugs, and the Amish people, LOL!!!! No I actually remember quite a bit more than that, but those were my 3 favorite things! One of my favorite things about the Amish is their sayings. I also study Latin American Literature, and "dichos" of the people. I also love the Amish sayings, proverbs, whatever you want to call them. Short phrases full of wisdom, even if some of it is religious, a lot of it I have found to be true.<br />
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One I really like is "Don’t waste time looking backward. You’ll only trip." lol<br />
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Although I do look into the past (for now)...I hope to some day set it down forever :-) Hi Belle! I started to do som…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2014-12-15:1982180:Comment:15056652014-12-15T04:58:51.572ZMichael Calhounhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/MichaelCalhoun
<p>Hi Belle! I started to do some research on the Amish culture a few months back and became quite fascinated with their values and way of life. </p>
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<p>Hi Belle! I started to do some research on the Amish culture a few months back and became quite fascinated with their values and way of life. </p>
<p></p> Welcome Michael! I'm pretty f…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2014-12-15:1982180:Comment:15056552014-12-15T00:11:59.988ZBelle Rosehttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/BelleRose218
Welcome Michael! I'm pretty familiar with their religion...my Mom's family grew up Mennonite in a very Amish community...
Welcome Michael! I'm pretty familiar with their religion...my Mom's family grew up Mennonite in a very Amish community... I am an atheist also looking…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2014-12-12:1982180:Comment:15052762014-12-12T20:55:25.783ZMichael Calhounhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/MichaelCalhoun
<p>I am an atheist also looking to meet ex-mennonite or ex-amish who are now atheist. </p>
<p>I am an atheist also looking to meet ex-mennonite or ex-amish who are now atheist. </p> If you think THAT sounds exci…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2012-12-11:1982180:Comment:12326302012-12-11T16:07:29.158Zarchaeopteryxhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/xn/detail/u_2gskiyna07rt3
<p>If you think THAT sounds exciting, you ain't seen NUTHin' til you've flown Amish Airlines!</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://api.ning.com:80/files/1OwdFl6JkrOc85Tlzn4nMJkBSrh73U6qp0eYXjg-0SIUYBDZoAF*pGrkHipdv1qZ07X91S7BMhYvEa5FkA5XIu3-nknCoFzY/th.jpg"><img class="align-center" src="http://api.ning.com:80/files/1OwdFl6JkrOc85Tlzn4nMJkBSrh73U6qp0eYXjg-0SIUYBDZoAF*pGrkHipdv1qZ07X91S7BMhYvEa5FkA5XIu3-nknCoFzY/th.jpg" width="299"/></a></p>
<p>If you think THAT sounds exciting, you ain't seen NUTHin' til you've flown Amish Airlines!</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://api.ning.com:80/files/1OwdFl6JkrOc85Tlzn4nMJkBSrh73U6qp0eYXjg-0SIUYBDZoAF*pGrkHipdv1qZ07X91S7BMhYvEa5FkA5XIu3-nknCoFzY/th.jpg"><img class="align-center" src="http://api.ning.com:80/files/1OwdFl6JkrOc85Tlzn4nMJkBSrh73U6qp0eYXjg-0SIUYBDZoAF*pGrkHipdv1qZ07X91S7BMhYvEa5FkA5XIu3-nknCoFzY/th.jpg" width="299"/></a></p> Saw an add for an Amish Mafia…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2012-12-11:1982180:Comment:12324482012-12-11T12:26:28.879ZKelin420http://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/KelinKreider
<p>Saw an add for an Amish Mafia TV show. Had to laugh thinking about the "high speed" chases</p>
<p>Saw an add for an Amish Mafia TV show. Had to laugh thinking about the "high speed" chases</p>